About the 2012 show
Lambeth Country Show returns to Brockwell Park on the weekend of September 15 and 16, boasting a unique line-up that celebrates the very best of city and countryside.
Now in its 37th year and organised by Lambeth Council, the show has all the attractions of a traditional country fair, such as home grown vegetables, jams, chutneys, horticultural shows, sheep dog and owl displays, but with a distinctly urban South London vibe.
In 2011, the show attracted more than 180,000 people, drawn to the truly eclectic mix of free entertainment and activities for all ages.
This year sees the show split into nine zones, featuring music, art, theatre, sport and games, food, animals, horticulture and much more.
Music plays a big part of the country show and this year is no exception. Featuring an eclectic mix of latin dub, afrobeat, ska and soul, Sunday welcomes back roots and reggae and the Village Greenwill showcase an eclectic mix of local and national talent playing folk and country.
The Cultivate zone returns and is set to get creative with workshops and performances dedicated to arts, dance and culture culminating in a the Cultivate Carnival procession on Sunday at 3.30pm. Costume and puppet making workshops start at 2pm, so if you fancy being part of the carnival, make sure you come along to Cultivate!
The ever popular Flower zone is blooming this year with fun and exciting activities for those with green fingers. From the vegetable characters, to the scarecrow and recycled garden competitions, Bonsai exhibits to Boiled Fruit Cake there’s something for everyone. Download your entry form now.
The Flower zone also see’s the return of Gardeners’ Question Time in association with the Lambeth Horticultural Society, on the Saturday at 3pm. So if you have a gardening conundrum make sure that you get down to Mayor's Marquee by the Main Arena to ask our local expert panel. To book a ticket or submit that burning question contact us.
Firm favourite, the Farm zone, brings the country to the city with more animals than ever, live interactive demonstrations, owl displays and live shows in the Main Arena. If that isn’t enough there is always the donkey rides, sheep shearing and the new “Competitive Classes” where livestock will be shown and compete for Best in Show prizes.
With over 300 exhibitors and traders you can try food from the West Coast of Africa to Dorset Cream Teas; even the London Farmer’s Market will be selling their produce in the Farm zone. But if you fancy bringing your own picnic with you we have a dedicated picnic area for you to enjoy the scenery.
If you enjoy the thrill of a funfair then you won’t be disappointed at the show. Big kids and children alike can try the many rides, modern and vintage and also the Miniature Railway, which returns to the show this year.
Horses, ducks, border collies and owls grace the Main arena for two days this year bringing the countryside to Lambeth! Expect some spectacular performances.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!